Everyone and their dog says Bath is beautiful. And it probably is ( Read more... )

This weekend I fought the sloth - well, once I'd gotten out of bed, I did.

Saturday we went to see Elizabeth I and her people, exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery. Very worthwhile, even if you're not a 16th c mavin. Attended with Kat, who was a PS4 widow for the weekend ( Read more... )

In cheerier news than me martyring myself with quills: Thamesreach is an excellent shire.

On Friday, prompted by some visiting AnTiri, we went to the British Museum to see one of its occasional displays from the non-display collection - a fabulous Roman serving dish, part of the Mildenhall treasure. (There are some very promising daytime talks ( Read more... )

This is a crosspost from my Mirrors for princes log.

Today I saw the Lost Prince exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery - featuring the life of Henry Stuart, first son of King James I and VI, heir to the throne ( Read more... )

On Sunday we braved the downpours and went to meet my cousin Sarah at Guildhall Gallery, to see the 'Butcher, Baker, Candlestickmaker' exhibit of livery company regalia and craft examples. Guilds and companies have a long history in London, as the first trade unions and examples of early charitable organisations, looking after their own aged, ( Read more... )

While my mum was here Robert and I wanted to find something of interest to her to see, that was new to us too, and we settled on the Foundling Hospital, which dates from the 18th century. I hadn't realised that the organisation still existed as a modern charity called Coram, dedicated to vulnerable children, nor did I know the details of its ( Read more... )

 I seem to be going through a lull in posting. This isn't because there aren't fun things happening (or even less fun ones), but that I'm finding less time to post from work. When I get home, the last thing I want to do is jump back onto the PC ( Read more... )

This week I attended the first of my short run of drawing classes at Sir John Soane's museum. Soane was a contemporary of Pugin's (who designed Westminster Parliament building), and was the architect of choice at the end of 18th/start of 19th c.

From the website:

On his appointment as Professor of Architecture at the Royal Academy in 1806 Soane began ( Read more... )

It has felt like a very cultural 10 days or so.

Started with a visit from camele0pard , who was in town on a short visit to catch up with London based friends, which was most welcome. She brought the requested Swedish treats (reindeer-flavoured squeeze-cheese, and Lakrits) plus a jar of whortleberry jam, which is used like cranberry sauce on savoury dishes. ( Read more... )

Hurrah for living just a channel-width from the Netherlands. The good folk of Polderslot were the very first Drachenwalders I ever met, and they hold a special place in my heart. They made me welcome long before I moved kingdoms, and meeting them confirmed to me that I'd be able to make a home in this land.

For the first time in months, I attended ( Read more... )